Classic lenses definitely give you a unique look compared to modern lenses designed for the sensor like M. Zuikos. I hear the Pen lenses from the half-frame series are highly sought after and the 38mm f1.8 is one of the more common models.

I do not see anything that would make me reject one if it came along. The floral colors on my monitor are very intense and the softness in the out of focus areas really sets it off from the areas where focus was concentrated. I can look at it and see a 3-D effect, especially in the image with the red and yellow blooms.

Yes, the sharpness at f/1.8 looks less than at the smaller openings but at the sharp apertures the results are fantastic. Very beautiful images, I suggest you add it to the bag.

Thank you Bob, I like the results also and the aperture deliver and nice bokeh, it is in my bag now.

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Originally Posted by Greg Chappell

Classic lenses definitely give you a unique look compared to modern lenses designed for the sensor like M. Zuikos. I hear the Pen lenses from the half-frame series are highly sought after and the 38mm f1.8 is one of the more common models.

I do not see anything that would make me reject one if it came along. The floral colors on my monitor are very intense and the softness in the out of focus areas really sets it off from the areas where focus was concentrated. I can look at it and see a 3-D effect, especially in the image with the red and yellow blooms.

Thank you Greg for the feedback, the colors and vivid and the lens pass the test of sharpness for my taste. Just adapting to shoot with a manual lens, never had a lens like it.